Traditional Chinese Medicine – Healing Benefits Of Ginseng
Posted by admin in Ginseng, Traditional Medicine on October 12, 2011
There are many healing benefits of ginseng. You may want to consider taking some ginseng if you find yourself having heart trouble or feel exhausted very often. The root of the ginseng plant contains contains active chemical components called ginsenosides (or panaxosides) which are said to be be responsible for the herb’s medicinal properties.
The ginseng root is dried to use in soups and teas. Or extracts can also be used to prepare tablets and supplements as well as creams for external applications. Ginseng is mostly grown in Asia, although some grow in North America. Ancient Chinese believed that ginseng could assist with several health problems, such as the following:
1. Ginseng is believed to be able to help in improves memory function. Your brain is made up of many blood vessels. Taking ginseng stimulates blood circulation throughout your body, including your brain. With the extra boost in circulation, you are able to focus much better and have improved mental clarity. Although it can hardly turn you into a genius overnight, the Chinese say that taking ginseng tea on a regular basis can make you more alert.
2. Another of the benefits of ginseng is that it can be used as an aphrodisiac. With its ability to stimulate circulation, ginseng can supply more blood flow and increased energy. Therefore, if you are male, or you know a male who could use a sexual boost, it would not hurt trying a little ginseng. Read the rest of this entry »
Lose Weight in 10 Easy Steps with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Posted by admin in Chinese Medicine, Lose Weight, Traditional Medicine on October 12, 2011
Every few years another weight loss drug gets thrown out because of their proven health risks. It used to be Redux and Fen-Phen. Yet, the FDA still approves new diet drugs, despite potential side effects that may be damaging to the heart. Is there another, safer way to lose weight?
The majority of people who resort to drugs to help them lose weight have previously tried dieting. Unfortunately, many studies indicate that as many as 95% of these people regain all their weight within a year?
The problem with many diets and diet drugs is that both approaches attempt to eliminate excess weight quickly by treating only the symptom. Because they don’t reach the root of the problem, the results are not long lasting and may even be damaging.
It seems to be time to begin looking at the weight issue in a more holistic fashion. Let’s look at weight loss through the eyes of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
For thousands of years, TCM has compared digestion to a pot on a flame. In order for proper digestion to take place, it is essential to keep the flame burning. Digestion is a warming process and cold tends to freeze, constrict, and slow down the normal digestive functions. Anything that might smother or put out the flame can cause digestive disturbances, which can lead to sluggishness in the digestive process. Improper digestion impairs the body’s ability to transport and transform food and fluids, leading to a build-up of dampness and phlegm, or what we know as excess body fat. Read the rest of this entry »